In summer throngs of tourists stroll the sidewalks; in winter morning sea smoke sets the tone on a quiet Main Street. But wait – there's still plenty going on in Bar Harbor, even though out of towners are hard to find. You can enjoy Mount Desert Island without the crowds; grab popovers and tea at Jordan Pond House; learn the fascinating history of Maine's Native people, the Wabanaki, at the Abbe Museum. And it's a fine time to visit Bass Harbor Head Light, one of the most photographed lighthouses in the nation.

Once upon a time, horse and carriage was the only way to travel on Mount Desert Island. Today that tradition carries on year round at Wild Iris Farm.Wild Iris Farm2 Lakewood Farm RoadBar Harbor, ME 04609207-288-5234

Awesome is a word often heard in Acadia…from snowy owl sightings to soaring eagles.Michael Good brakes for birds…and shares his passion with personalized nature tours.Down East Nature Tours150 Knox RoadBar Harbor, MA 04609207-288-8128

Before it was a park, before the tourists and summer folk arrived, Acadia was Wabanaki territory. A place to celebrate the rich culture of these “People of the Dawnland” is the Abbe Museum.Abbe Museum26 Mount Desert StreetBar Harbor, ME 04609207-288-3519

Bass Harbor Head Light stands at the southwestern tip of Mount Desert Island, locals call this the quiet side. Quiet except for lighthouse buffs who know no season.

Where to go after sunset? That can be challenging in Bar Harbor. Which is exactly why Jena and Jeff Young opened their homey eatery in 2009.Side Street Café49 Rodick StreetBar Harbor, ME 04609207-801-2591